Description
This creamy ricotta beef stuffed shells pasta recipe is a comforting and hearty Italian-style dish, combining savory ground beef, smooth ricotta cheese, and tangy marinara sauce, baked to cheesy perfection.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 lb ground beef
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, cook ground beef with garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add cooked beef and combine.
Fill each shell with the beef and cheese mixture.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a baking dish. Arrange stuffed shells on top.
Pour remaining sauce over shells and sprinkle extra mozzarella if desired.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
You can prepare the stuffed shells ahead of time and refrigerate before baking. Perfect for meal prep or freezer meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg